Here’s a recipe for Italian Crescent Casserole, a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines Italian flavors with buttery crescent rolls:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Meat: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft. Drain any excess grease.
- Season the Meat: Stir in the marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent dough and press it into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to form a crust.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the ricotta or cottage cheese (if using) evenly over the crescent roll crust. Spoon the meat mixture on top of the cheese layer. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the meat.
- Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
This Italian Crescent Casserole is perfect for a cozy family dinner and can be customized with your favorite Italian seasonings or even extra veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms.
